Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2015

Over the course of the last week, I had a Linkedin comment from Dubai, questions from a team from the Philippines, and an inquiry from Switzerland. Tomorrow, I have a call with a manufacturing company to answer the question, “ What is the most important concept in the book?” I also love getting feedback. 3) Outside in.

Metrics 150

Metrics Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 150

Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

Kevin O’Marah recently published his thoughts in a Forbes article, stating he believes a carbon tax applied to manufacturing and distribution is the way to go. The report is predicting economies including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines could be as much as a quarter less productive than they are now.

Supply Chain Planning 100

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Scenario Planning Philippines 100

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

They suggest looking at Mexico, Poland, Turkey, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Michael McGarry, chairman and CEO of PPG, reports, “Data from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) reveals that underinvestment in U.S. ”[4].

Trends 100

Trends Modeling Software Resource Reduction BRIC 100

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Keith, as someone who has worked with companies in multiple regions (Europe, North America, Asia), how do you see the adoption of analytics evolving? A major manufacturing company with excellence in supply chain was facing the same challenge. Are some regions more advanced in their level of adoption? Let’s look at an example.

Analytics Software 156

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 156

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Keith, as someone who has worked with companies in multiple regions (Europe, North America, Asia), how do you see the adoption of analytics evolving? A major manufacturing company with excellence in supply chain was facing the same challenge. Are some regions more advanced in their level of adoption? Let’s look at an example.

Analytics Software 120

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 120

Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Whether to relocate supply or manufacturing from China to another low-cost country or switch to a near-shoring or re-shoring strategy is not a decision to take lightly. Nike: The world-famous sportswear brand has been moving manufacturing from China to some African and Southeast Asian countries.

China 98

China Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 98